Forsyth County Democratic Party Responds to State of the Union Address

put forth a comprehensive plan based on logic a majority of Americans have been waiting to hear.

The , particularly the word "I." It is this writer’s opinion, the President played cordial politics, attempting joint collaboration of Congress, both House and Senate on both sides of the aisle, far too long. The political lines drawn in the sand crippled and hog tied our nation several occasions these past three years. Both guilty parties needing reprimand for obsessing over differences, forgetting their oath of office and allegiance. Politicians nationwide are guilty of pledging allegiance to a man (Grover Norquist) with neither the interest of this nation nor it’s citizens, but rather this nation crumble before this President is successful. With this sick conspiracy and propaganda in congressional halls, the call for executive orders for the well being of the entire nation was not heard quickly enough. This least
popular Congress (8-10% approval) has accomplished nothing, created irresponsible situations, and should not be re-elected.

Following the wisdom reserved for military: push education requiring all students to graduate high school, make higher education affordable/practical for every American; energy independence would serve national security and innovative job creation to restore our economy; maintain a sufficient military; reduce unnecessary spending and outdated red tape; work smarter not harder.

Previously, the President proposed plans similar to the TWA and Roosevelt era. Now, repair the infrastructure of this nation, not only for commerce but national security; reduce energy waste, make government buildings energy efficient. Restructure tax laws, no off shore tax loop holes, no corporate subsidies, eliminate temporary millionaire tax cuts. Ban insider trading for Congress, it’s
illegal for everyone else.

The President is absolutely correct, restore the economy, give everyone a fair shot playing by the same rules, reward workers that deserve recognition and no out sourcing jobs. The Republicans felt the President revealed his playbook, they must not have previously listened. Same message, just firmer. The President can’t do it alone, tell Congress to work for the interest of the country or get
out. One may need to be red or blue to get elected. In office, constituents’ interest, not corporate, should be the motivation.

Respectfully,

Sharon Gunter, Chair
Forsyth County Democratic Party